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For a year now, our days have been defined by all things we can not do andplaces we can not go as a result of the pandemic. And unfortunately, experts have bad news: with new variants of COVID to support, the restrictions are more important than ever. According toLeana S. Wen, MD, a doctor and a contributory columnist forThe Washington Post, this meansAvoid places that pose the biggest threats: specifically,Inner interior environments where the virus can be easily transmitted.Read more about WEN recommendations and for expert advice on homeland security,Dr. Faisci has just said it's the only safe way to eat in a restaurant.

In a live answers event on February 18, Wen sent readers about readers about the current state of the COVID crisis, including a safety security survey in the midst of the increased threat ofNew mutations. "With variants, should we make a social distance more than six feet and should we be more concerned about touching surfaces?" A reader asked.

Wen replied that we have indeedshould Practice improved precautions right now. "A more contagious variant means that COVID-19 is even more transferable," she explained. "The activities we have thought of were less risky will now be a higher risk. I would care to avoidInterior congested gatherings even more than before. Try to spend so little time in these settings as possible and double mask while there, "said Wen. (She added that surfaces do not seem to pose a lot of threat, but people should continue towash one's hands often.)

Cloggedinterior environments are particularly dangerous because they often lack theVentilation to disperse Covid aerosols, which can linger in the air longer than the big droplets. "Covid-19 propagation is mainly in touch, but we now know that the aerosols are also part of the propagation," said Wen.

So, as you make plans in the coming months, make sure youAvoid this unnecessarily risky environment. Spend as much time outside as you can, continue the distance socially and, like advisa Wen, wear two masks in places that make up a higher threat.

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The experts said thatSide effects of vaccine Indicate that the immune system is activated, which means that the vaccine works. However, a reader wrote with concerns that they did not personally experienced side effects on the Covid vaccine and therefore requested if their immune system had responded.

"Some people have serious side effects to vaccines involving fevers, body pain and fatigue. Some people have minimal side effects. All this is normal and expected and reflects the physiological response different from people to vaccines. So, of Do not worry about the way. "Said Wen. And for the latest COVID news delivered directly to your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

Another reader requested if current vaccines could reduce theRisk of Long Covid. While Wen said there was still enough data on this topic, there is a good chance of vaccinations will reduce the level of long coovidant patients.

"I have seen patients who always have problems with daily activities of everyday life after Covid-19 recovery. That said, if vaccines reduce the probability of illness - and particularly serious, it would be expected to reduce Considerably the probability of Long -Haul Covid-19 too. It is an area that certainly deserves much more study, however, "she said. And for more essential information on Long Covid, checkTerrifying Long Symptom Covid doctors now warn.

A third reader wrote to ask if it is acceptable toWait for a vaccine with higher efficiency rates If another option is available first. Wen replied that "you should take all the vaccine at the disposal", adding that "it is very difficult to compare vaccines to the head".

As she explained, moderna and pfizer vaccines "have been tested before variants" while the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been tested after the release of British and South African variants. "There is no reason, therefore, to say that a vaccine is better than another. It can prove, over time, that a vaccine is better than another for some patients or some variants , and perhaps rapprochement shots will be developed that target new variants. You can take this booster or other vaccines over time, "she said." At the moment, with the rage pandemic , with emerging developing variants, you really have to take the vaccine you have access. They are all very effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death, which are the end points we really care. "And for more advice on the vaccine, know thatThe CDC does not tell this within 2 weeks of your Covid vaccine.

Finally, a parent has written by asking for advice to navigate the pandemic. As they explained, their elderly elemental children learn at a distance this year and they wondered if players with other children who attended the school in person would pose a lot of risks. "None of their families feels that this is necessary for children ofmasks On Playdates, "added the player.

"I would not have reading with families who do not take the same kind of precautions as you," replied Wen. "If you have reading dates, make sure there are masks at any time from all the people involved and they are outside."

The doctor added: "We are not far from the end, let's go a little longer!" And to stay safe in the middle of the pandemic,These 3 things could prevent almost all cases of Covid, study.